Magnitude 6.3 earthquake reported off Alaska's coast
There have been no initial reports of damage due to the earthquake, and the USGS said there is no risk of a tsunami in Alaska, Hawaii or the West Coast of the U.S.
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ADAK, Alaska – A strong earthquake was reported off the coast of Alaska early Thursday morning.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the magnitude 6.3 earthquake was reported just before 5 a.m. local time.
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A strong earthquake was reported off the coast of Alaska on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. (FOX Weather)
The USGS said the earthquake’s epicenter was about 66 miles southeast of Adak, Alaska, at a depth of about 20 miles.
There have been no initial reports of damage due to the earthquake, and the USGS said there is no risk of a tsunami in Alaska, Hawaii or the West Coast of the U.S.